221. Lawler: Federal Reserve Earnings Still Running Negative; No Remittances to Treasury for a While
Tom Lawler discusses the Federal Reserve's negative earnings and the implications for remittances to the Treasury due to rising interest rates.
222. Trade War w/Canada, Mexico
Menzie Chinn discusses the implications and effects of the trade war between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico on economic relations and trade policies.
223. Trump is asserting extraordinary power over independent agencies. Is the Fed next?
Greg Rosalsky discusses the increasing influence of Trump over independent agencies, particularly focusing on the implications for the Federal Reserve.
224. 4 things to know about Trump's plan for a 'crypto strategic reserve'
Juliana Kim discusses President Trump's vision for a federal strategic reserve to position the U.S. as a leader in the cryptocurrency industry.
225. Was this Kuznets Idea “Stupid”?
David Henderson discusses Simon Kuznets' perspective on excluding government spending from GDP, contrasting it with Greg Mankiw's criticism of the idea.
226. Can the Federal Reserve stay independent?
Wailin Wong discusses President Trump's executive orders and their implications for the Federal Reserve's independence and interest rate control.
227. The Inversion Continues
Menzie Chinn discusses the implications of current Treasury yield curves and VIX levels on economic growth forecasts.
228. Debt Risks Rising for Low- and Middle-income Countries
Conversable Economist discusses the rising debt risks for low- and middle-income countries, highlighting the imbalance in capital flows and increasing debt servicing costs.
229. Have Nowcasts and Forecasts Ever Dropped so Quickly When Not about to Go into a Recession?
Menzie Chinn discusses the recent decline in economic nowcasts and forecasts, attributing it to trade balance changes and potential tariff impacts.
230. New tariffs drive fears of rising car prices in the U.S.
Camila Domonoske discusses how new tariffs may significantly increase car prices in the U.S. due to government policy changes.
231. Vehicles Sales Increase to 16.00 million SAAR in February
Bill McBride discusses the increase in U.S. light vehicle sales in February, highlighting trends in affordability and market segments.
232. A sovereign crypto fund is a new way to pay out regime cronies
Noah Smith discusses how a proposed U.S. crypto fund could enable government leaders to distribute public funds to favored individuals, raising concerns about economic implications.
233. SBSQ #18: Will wokeness bounce back?
Nate Silver discusses upcoming projects, subscriber questions, and the potential resurgence of wokeness in society.
234. Trump says 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico will go ahead
Asma Khalid discusses Trump's decision to implement 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and its impact on markets.
235. Canada and China retaliate after Trump's tariffs take effect
Asma Khalid discusses Canada's and China's responses to Trump's tariffs, highlighting concerns about a potential global trade war and its impact on international markets.
236. Some further thoughts on housing
Scott Sumner discusses housing market dynamics, investment returns, and the impact of state policies on migration patterns related to housing prices.
237. Mixtape Mailbag: Staggered Adoption and Combining Synthetic Controls
Scott Cunningham discusses the use of synthetic control methods in policy evaluation, particularly regarding staggered adoption and extrapolating effects to untreated units.
238. Kroger CEO resigns abruptly after 'personal conduct' investigation
Alina Selyukh reports on the sudden resignation of Kroger's CEO Rodney McMullen following an investigation into personal conduct.
239. Stripe’s Annual Letter
Alex Tabarrok discusses Stripe's insights on economic trends, AI's impact on industries, and the significance of stablecoins in enhancing financial systems.
240. The Economic Blackout Probably Did More Harm Than Good
Jadrian Wooten argues that the Economic Blackout likely harmed low-wage workers more than it affected large corporations, highlighting the disconnect between intention and outcome.